Housing Cuts at King County Housing Authority

In the face of sequestration, the automatic across-the board budget cut that hit all federal programs starting March 1, the King County Housing Authority has suspended issuance of Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers to the thousands of families that have applied to its general waiting list. To cope with the impending reduction in federal funding, KCHA is not re-issuing housing vouchers that are turned in by families no longer requiring or eligible for assistance. The Authority normally provides between 45 and 50 vouchers per month to elderly or disabled households, veterans, and families with children.

The Section 8 program provides vouchers that enable the most vulnerable low-income families, including elderly and disabled individuals, to rent private apartments.